- Enrollment
- 3,225
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Charlotte, NC
Eastover Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Eastover Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 370297001215
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Eastover Elementary earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of North Carolina schools.
- #21 of 59
- elementary schools in Charlotte · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.5:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 27.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Eastover Elementary has class sizes larger than 77% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Eastover Elementary ranks #21 of 59 elementary schools in Charlotte, NC.
School address
District: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370297001215 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Eastover Elementary held near 357 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 22.8 → 24.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 370297001215 · Charlotte, NC Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
385 enr · 17.5:1 · 27.1% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Myers Park High School (3,225 students)
Eastover Elementary held near 357 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 22.8 → 24.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Eastover Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Myers Park Hig
Myers Park High School
3,225 students
- Ardrey Kell Hi
Ardrey Kell High School
3,036 students
- South Mecklenb
South Mecklenburg High School
2,534 students
- William Amos H
William Amos Hough High
2,518 students
- East Mecklenbu
East Mecklenburg High School
2,422 students
- This school 385
Eastover Elementary
385 students
What this shows Eastover Elementary reports 385 students on the CCD universe file.
How Eastover Elementary compares
Eastover Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.5:1 | ▲ 11% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.1% | ▼ 59% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 385 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.5:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
385
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.5:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 77% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
15.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,198
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Carolina avg of $12,294
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 385 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 59.2%
African American 26.5%
Two or More 6.5%
Hispanic or Latino 5.5%
Asian 2.3%
Largest group: White at 59.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.2, Eastover Elementary is about as mixed as the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools reports $12,198 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Eastover Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Myers Park High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ardrey Kell High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Mecklenburg High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| William Amos Hough High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Mecklenburg High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Eastover Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,036
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 2,534
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 2,518
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 2,422
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~385 students)
Frequently asked questions about Eastover Elementary
How many students attend Eastover Elementary?
Eastover Elementary has 385 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Charlotte, NC. CCD year-over-year: 347 (2022-23) → 357 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eastover Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Eastover Elementary is 17.5:1, which is 11% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Eastover Elementary?
27.1% of students at Eastover Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Eastover Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Eastover Elementary is White at 59.2% of enrollment, in Charlotte, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eastover Elementary?
Eastover Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Eastover Elementary rank among elementary schools in Charlotte?
By Resource Investment Index, Eastover Elementary ranks #21 of 59 elementary schools in Charlotte, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Charlotte on the city page.
What other schools are in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools?
Besides Eastover Elementary, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools also operates Myers Park High School (3,225 students), Ardrey Kell High School (3,036 students), and South Mecklenburg High School (2,534 students). See the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools district page for the complete list.